The 1893 Chicago Worldâs Fair in 9 stunning color photos
On May 1, 1893, Chicago was abuzz. Two hundred thousand people jostled for a glimpse of the brand new city within the city, the so-called âWhite City.â Dignitaries, civic leaders,…
May 2026
âSave Willy Actâ introduced in California to help save whales in Bay Area
In a move that will certainly tug on the heartstrings of anyone that grew up in the 90s, Representative Sam Liccardo (D-Ca.)and other co-sponsors have introduced the Save Willy Act,…
No, sugar doesnât actually cause cavities
âSugar rots your teeth!â Youâve likely heard those words, in some shape or form, coming from a parent, grandparent, teacher, or TV show. In school, you might have even conducted…
The real reasons permanent Daylight Saving Time never stuck
Whether youâre pro-Daylight Savings or pro-Standard Time, the science is clear: Switching between the two every year is terrible for human health. So why havenât we stuck with one system…
CAUTION: That dead elk in Yellowstone could be grizzly bear bait
Heeding legitimate signs is always important, but between May 1st and October 15 at Yellowstone National Park it will be particularly significant. These signs will help visitors avoid encounters with…
Why parrots talk like humans
The internet is chock full of talking birds, whether theyâre squawking at a vet, singing âYou are my sunshine,â or annoying cats while barking like a dog (naturally). But why…
Area 51 just had 17 earthquakes in a single day
Something strange is happening underneath Area 51. According to United States Geological Survey data earlier this week, over 100 people have reported at least 17 earthquakes within the span of…
NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retire
Portrait of Janet Petro, center director for NASAâs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agencyâs Kennedy Space Center in Florida,…
Jackie and Shadowâs eagletsâ names announced: Say hello to Sandy and Luna
After careful deliberation by a brilliant group of students, Jackie and Shadowâs new eaglets have names. Chick 1 will henceforth be known as Sandy and chick 2 is Luna. According…
NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
NASA/Bill Ingalls Nasdaq Chair and Chief Executive Officer Adena T. Friedman, left, and NASAâs Artemis II crewmembers CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor…